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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 361.88 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 361.88 and 183.07 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 361.88 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/361.88 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 361.88 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 66,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,249.37/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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